Posted By Antiques Diva on May 17, 2012

Victorian women prided themselves on fine needlework – experts of sewing garments for their family or making household linens, they worked tirelessly.

Fancy stitching and embellishments might have been saved for the best of clothes but often time even everyday clothing and linens may have a few “extra” touches.

Even bed clothing would have shown extra care with the addition of  tucks and trims.   Such as this lady’s night dress featured.  The deep yoke of the front of the gown features 50 narrow vertical tucks on either side of the front opening.  Additional tucks decorates the edge of the sleeve.  For you that have sewn tucks, you know it is not an easy task. 

For complete details of this 1890′s nightgown, please visit here……

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Posted By Antiques Diva on May 16, 2012

Some fashions of yesterday can be equally as fashionable today as then, such as this pretty 1890′s Victorian black net and ribbon cape.

The background of the cape is of netting  with rows and rows of chiffon ribbon hand stitched to the ground.  Alternating with the ribbon,  a pretty woven trim gives a different dimension to the overall look.  The hem line is then finished with a 6″ silk fringe that is, oh so pretty.

What a unique fashion statement this light airy wrap would be.    Perfect for a gorgeous summer evening wear.

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Posted By Antiques Diva on May 12, 2012

Dear Moms,

May your day be filled with joy with family and friends.

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Posted By Antiques Diva on May 11, 2012

Recently I had the pleasure of purchasing a few lovely table linens from a dear friend.  She had been collecting for a very long time, in fact, the years we had known each other was brought up in conversation.  It was delightful to spend some time to reminisce.

A few of the table runners she brought were of lovely figural filet lace.   The runners are from the early 1900′s, completely of filet lace or borders with linen centers.   Very popular during this time period you will find themes of romantic and Roman classic as well as pretty flora.

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Posted By Antiques Diva on May 10, 2012

A truly magnificent piece of French dress embellishment trim.  Dating from the later teens into the early 1920′s, the trim in in unused condition.

The motif is partially woven open work ~ a silk or silk / rayon thread embroidered on net in a floral pattern.  Cream flowers and scroll work are outlined in black thread, while the center of the flowers are encrusted with metallic gold thread.

To view this gorgeous French trim or other Titanic to 1920′s embellishments trims and laces….read more

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Posted By Antiques Diva on May 9, 2012

This intricate Point de Gaz collar would have been a fine choice for the finishing touch to a lady’s dress from the Victorian era.  The handmade lace collar dates from the Civil War era so why not, again, wear it or admire.

 Please visit The Gatherings Antique Vintage for other lovely collars, cuffs and embellishments for reenactment or costuming of the period.

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